Table 67: FILL( ) method modes
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When the mode is ...
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The FILL( ) method ...
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APPEND
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Fills the table by adding new records on top of existing records in the table, without performing any record comparisons. If this creates duplicate records, Progress generates a run-time error and you must manage the duplicate records.
If you are certain there are no duplicate records, an APPEND is more efficient than a MERGE.
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EMPTY
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Empties the table before the FILL operation begins.
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MERGE
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Fills the table by merging new records with existing records in the table. The FILL( ) method checks each record to ensure there are no duplicate records (based on the table’s unique primary index). If the FILL( ) method finds a record with a duplicate key, it does not replace the record because the record might have dependent records elsewhere in the ProDataSet. In this case, Progress does not generate a run-time error. Thus, you cannot use this mode to refresh existing records.
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NO-FILL
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Does not perform the FILL operation on the table.
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REPLACE
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Fills the table by replacing existing records in the table. The FILL( ) method checks each record to determine whether or not it exists in the table (based on the table’s unique primary index). If the record exists in the table, the FILL( ) method replaces it. If the record does not exist, the FILL( ) method creates a new record. A REPLACE is less efficient than an APPEND or a MERGE.
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